Say P.L.E.A.S.E. To Better Manage Stressors

Say P.L.E.A.S.E. To Better Manage Stressors

by | Aug 29, 2016 | Blog

Reducing Vulnerability to Emotions We use DBT* with some of our eating disorder clients to help them better regulate their emotions.  We teach the acronym P.L.E.A.S.E. to help them remember certain guidelines for reducing their vulnerability to negative emotions.  We...
The Four Most Common Triggers to Binge Eating

The Four Most Common Triggers to Binge Eating

by | Aug 28, 2016 | In The News

So what triggers binge eating?   Trigger 1:  Getting ravenous When we’re overly hungry and finally gain access to food, it’s natural to eat faster, more quantity and with less awareness and control than we’d like. For someone with a binge-eating problem, being...
Using DBT Skills To Survive a Crisis

Using DBT Skills To Survive a Crisis

by | Aug 20, 2016 | Blog

What is a crisis? A crisis is when you are in a highly stressful short-term situation and feel a sense of urgency to FIX IT NOW but can’t make it better right away. In times like these, the intensity of your distress can impact your ability to think clearly. You might...
Understanding Set Point

Understanding Set Point

by | Aug 18, 2016 | In The News

Our culture encourages us to think about our weight as a number that we can determine ourselves; that is, if we have enough “self control” and eat “right” we can reach our aesthetic ideal.  The truth, however, is that our weight is determined by numerous factors, most...